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Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Royal Enfield Bullet 350Earlier version in photo

Royal Enfield Bullet 3502023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 349 cc
  • 20.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 195 kg

In production, on and off, since 1932

Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. Royal Enfield Bullet 3503
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageRoyal Enfield Bullet 350~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Bullet 350~455 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestRoyal Enfield Bullet 350195 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Royal Enfield Bullet 35020.5 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Bullet 35027 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Bullet 350105 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Bullet 350349 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Bullet 35035 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Bullet 350455 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Weight

Royal Enfield Bullet 350195 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Bullet 350805 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Bullet 350Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeClassicClassic
Fuel average~35 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank13 L13.5 L
On a full tank~455 km~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size349 cc500 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power20.5 PS @ 6,100 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight105 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight195 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—
Wheelbase1,390 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 270Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 120/80-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—50 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Royal Enfield Bullet 350—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 does around 35 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Bullet 350 makes 20.5 PS @ 6,100 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 weighs about 195 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Bullet 350 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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